Helping every Mississippian rise by removing barriers to success Join The Movement Our Focus Empower is dedicated to the mission of a quality education for every child, meaningful work for every adult, and justice for all EducationEvery child is unique, full of potential and deserving of a quality education that meets their individual needs. Learn More WorkEvery Mississippian should have the opportunity to find meaningful work. Learn More JusticeEvery citizen should receive fairness, equality, and a path to redemption from our justice system. Learn More Latest News Bill Summaries HB 1609: Restore voting rights of former non-violent offenders by Empower Mississippi House Bill 1609, sponsored by Rep. Kabir Karriem, would automatically restore the… Justice Does Every Crime Deserve a Life Sentence? by Grant Callen Mississippi has a poverty problem. We are the poorest state in the… Press Releases Empower Mississippi Announces New Chairman of the Board by Empower Mississippi Ridgeland, MS – March 20, 2024 – Empower Mississippi announces the election… Bill Summaries SB 2574: Expand the Fresh Start Act by Empower Mississippi Senate Bill 2574, sponsored by Sen. John Horhn, expands the Fresh Start… Bill Summaries HB 1303: Expand the Fresh Start Act by Empower Mississippi House Bill 1303, sponsored by Rep. Shanda Yates, expands the Fresh Start… Bill Summaries SB 2442: Establish the Prison-to-Paycheck Pipeline Pilot Program by Empower Mississippi Senate Bill 2442, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, would create the post-release… More THE EMPOWER PODCAST Recent Videos More